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Australian comedian Barry Humphries dies at 89
Australian comedian Barry Humphries, who is best known for creating the memorable character Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89.
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Australian comedian Barry Humphries, who is best known for creating the memorable character Dame Edna Everage, has died at the age of 89.
The investigation into the center came after a former employee made allegations of inappropriate conduct by physicians.
Trans woman Rasheeda Williams, 35, seen in the Sundance Film Festival documentary "Kokomo City," was found shot to death in southwest Atlanta Tuesday night, police said.
Rep. Zooey Zephyr was deliberately misgendered by conservative lawmakers demanding her censure over comments about a bill on transgender youth medical care.
North Dakota's Republican Gov. Doug Burgum has signed a bill that restricts transgender health care and criminalizes providers who provide gender-affirming care to people under 18.
The move to erase the policy is raising concerns about the safety of marginalized groups on the social-media network.
The lawsuit said Gilliam's treatment qualifies as "cruel and unusual" under the 14th Amendment, gross negligence and as violating the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Tennessee Republican lawmakers are leading efforts to ban drag performances, claiming they want to protect children. Critics say such laws are discriminatory, specifically targeting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Tennessee lawmakers are leading efforts to ban drag performances, claiming they want to protect children; critics say such laws are discriminatory, specifically targeting the LGBTQIA+ community. CBS News' Roman Feeser reports from the frontlines of a free speech fight in Nashville.
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined a request to enforce a West Virginia law barring transgender athletes from playing on female sports teams. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reported on the ruling, while legal contributor Jessica Levinson examined what it means.
Long before 1990s sitcoms, Black comedians were shaping American comedy in bold ways. Geoff Bennett, co-anchor of PBS NewsHour, explores this history and its lasting impact in his new book "Black Out Loud."
With Pope Leo XIV's proclamation, the priest commonly known as "Father Flanagan" is now officially declared "venerable."
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker has been a face of the Democratic Party's resistance to the Trump administration – from a record-breaking filibuster critical of the president's policies, to calls for accountability over U.S. involvement in the war with Iran. He also expresses his hopes for our nation in a new book, "Stand," in which he encourages Americans to stand together, reminding us of our shared virtues. He talks with Faith Salie about a political career forged in Newark, N.J. ("the toughest place in politics ever"), and how it is time to "seize, reclaim, and redeem the dream of America."
In 2005, the "Friends" star played Valerine Cherish, a washed-up sitcom actress, in the HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback.
"Friends" star Lisa Kudrow played a washed-up sitcom actress, Valerie Cherish, in the 2005 HBO comedy "The Comeback." The show was cancelled, but it earned a cult following, and then returned in 2014. Now, "The Comeback" is itself making a comeback for a third season. Kudrow talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about her love for playing Phoebe Buffay; her aptitude for "cringe comedy"; and how she found solace following the death of "Friends" castmate Matthew Perry.
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner, acclaimed chef and podcaster Ruthie Rogers, whose new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," celebrates conversations and comfort food.
The River Cafe in London has had a Michelin star since the late 1990s, thanks to co-founder, owner and acclaimed chef Ruthie Rogers. Seth Doane talks with the American-born Rogers about her fabled Italian restaurant, her new book, "Table 4 at the River Cafe," and her podcast, all of which celebrate the connections brought about by conversations and comfort food.
Following an executive order from President Trump, the Department of the Interior has removed dozens of educational signs at our national parks that the administration claims promote "divisive narratives" and "corrosive ideology."
In this web exclusive, Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis talks with Tracy Smith about co-authoring her first novel in collaboration with James Patterson, "Judge Stone." In her discussion of writing, acting and art, she notes that discomfort and awkwardness are "how we make the greatest discoveries in life."
Civil rights activist Bernard Lafayette, who helped organize the Selma Voting Rights Movement in the 1960s, died March 5, 2026, at age 85. In this 1980 "Sunday Morning" report by Ted Holmes, Lafayette, along with Bernice Reagon, E.D. Nixon and Ibisoto Ajamu, attended "Voices of the Civil Rights Movement," a reunion of civil rights organizers, song leaders and photographers held by the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, where the remembrances and songs of the movement were celebrated.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS' Ed O'Keefe that the war is likely not justified under the Just War Theory.
Ethan Dietz died on Nov. 25 after being hit in the head during a basketball game in Texas three days earlier.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations.
A doctor on trial on allegations he attempted to murder his wife on a hiking trail in Hawaii last year took the stand in his own defense.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
The coffee chain said it will also pay its workers weekly to provide more financial flexibility.
Stocks rebound after sliding in early-day trade, with investors buoyed by reports that Iran and Oman could monitor ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
With gasoline topping $4 a gallon, it now costs almost $145 to fill up a Ford F-150 pickup truck, a new analysis finds.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who heads the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services USA, told CBS' Ed O'Keefe that the war is likely not justified under the Just War Theory.
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A. a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026. The interview was taped on April 2, 2026.
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
The Cuban government says it has pardoned and released 2,010 prisoners, a sweeping move that comes as the island nation grapples with pressure from the Trump administration.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A. a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026. The interview was taped on April 2, 2026.
After Trump warns there's "much more to follow" after an Iranian bridge is blown up, Iran targets key oil, gas and water infrastructure in the Persian Gulf.
Experts don't expect military action soon. But actual regime change is complicated.
The Cuban government says it has pardoned and released 2,010 prisoners, a sweeping move that comes as the island nation grapples with pressure from the Trump administration.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
(Spoilers ahead) "CBS Mornings" reveals details about Wednesday's historic "Survivor" episode, including who was voted off.
Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new children's book, "Unfunny Bunny."
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
The FBI arrested eight people on Thursday for allegedly scheming to defraud Medicare out of more than $50 million. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi has been following the story for several months and joins "The Daily Report" with more details.
The FBI has arrested eight people in California connected to a $60 million health care fraud scheme. CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi was at the scene of one of the arrests and joins "The Takeout" with more.
The Department of Justice announced multiple people have been charged after an investigation into hospice care fraud in California involving Medicare.
The NYPD is seeking information after a 7-month-old baby in a stroller was fatally shot. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
Countdown clocks began ticking Monday, setting the stage for launch of the Artemis II moon mission early Wednesday evening.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Timothy Broglio, archbishop of U.S. military services, speaks with "Face the Nation" about the war in Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's rhetoric about the war invoking Jesus' name, and more.
When asked if the war in Iran is justified, U.S. Military Services Archbishop Timothy Broglio told "Face the Nation," "Under the just war theory, it is not, because while there is a- there was a threat with nuclear arms, it's a- it's compensating for a threat before the- the threat is actually- is actually realized."
Remote Area Medical runs pop-up clinics across the country, offering free care to those who need it most. Originally created to parachute doctors and medicine to the Amazon, the nonprofit found itself throwing America a lifeline. In 2008, Scott Pelley traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, to report on the organization and meet its founder, Stan Brock, who died in 2018.
As the Artemis II rocket flew towards the moon on Thursday, the crew of astronauts answered questions about the accomplishment, any technical hiccups and more.
President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday after months of his waning support. CBS News covers the lead-up, her acting replacement and what this means.